A past fire accident scene [photo:the-star.co.ke]
Property worth thousands of shillings was razed in Kabati estate, Naivasha, on Tuesday night after two teenagers fought over a phone message.
According to the Star, the two teens fought over an SMS sent to the phone as each claimed it was his.One of the teenagers sustained injuries to his head and back.
As he went to report the matter to police, his counterpart set a mattress in the house on fire.
It said that one lit the mattress to discipline the other over his actions but the fire spread fast to other wooden houses resulting in heavy losses.The fire department was alerted early enough and although they arrived in time, nothing could be salvaged owing to strong winds.Police revealed that they had alerted Red Cross and other well wishers to help the victims find a place to live.
They also disclosed that manhunt is on for the suspect.